"FC Barcelona are keeping a very close eye on the Bundesliga, with a number of players on their radar for the summer window of 2026. Established players such as Harry Kane, Serhou Guirassy, and Nico Schlotterbeck are all being monitored by the Blaugrana. At the same time, some up-and-coming players, like TSG Hoffenheim's Fisnik Asllani, are also being looked at. Another player belonging to this category happens to be Said El Mala of 1.FC Koln."
"Barcelona are monitoring the 19-year-old forward as a possible option to reinforce their left flank, with Hansi Flick and his staff members understood to be his admirers. However, according to Sky Germany (h/t SPORT), Premier League heavyweights Manchester City have also taken an interest in Said El Mala. Indeed, the 19-year-old German talent has impressed Pep Guardiola, who is now following him closely. The Manchester City head coach has reviewed several videos and clips of the emerging Koln star, and has recently sent scouts to Bundesliga matches to watch him live."
"Manchester City and Barcelona are not the only sides paying attention to his situation. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also have Said El Mala on their lists of potential signings Said El Mala is enjoying a breakout year in German football, with four goals and one assist in ten Bundesliga matches. Given his development, the youngster was called up to the German national team squad by manager Julian Nagelsmann this month, although the winger did not make his debut."
FC Barcelona are monitoring several Bundesliga players for the summer 2026 window, including Harry Kane, Serhou Guirassy, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Barcelona are also tracking younger talents such as TSG Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani and 19-year-old Said El Mala of 1. FC Köln. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have also shown interest in Said El Mala, with Pep Guardiola reviewing footage and sending scouts to observe him live. Said El Mala has four goals and one assist in ten Bundesliga matches and received a German squad call-up without making his debut. Köln extended his contract until 2030 and expect a fee of at least €40 million.
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